Managing mean kids in the playground can be easier when your child knows what to say. Teacher and Kids First Children’s Services founder, Sonja Walker, shares 10 easy responses to teach your child to make handling the politics of the playground easier. When a child is...
Worries and fears are a normal part of child development. It’s typical for children to be a little anxious and fearful, especially when they face new experiences, people, or situations. Most children learn to cope with their fears and worries, but for some...
At preschool, your child probably has one teacher and a couple of other staff that they know well. The daily routine is very structured, and your child has comforting routines that are predictable and certain. Next year, your child’s classroom will probably have...
Is your child starting ‘big school’ soon? School readiness is about more than ABC and 123 and there are some big switches ahead for you and your child. To start with, the ratio of adults to children in preschools is usually about 1:10, but in most...
Every parent wants their child to have the very best chance of being happy and successful at school, and you and I are no different. Choosing the right school is important for every child, but when your child has unique needs, that choice does take on extra...